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STATEHOUSE (March 25, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (March 24, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) (far right) joins Kayla Blackford (center) of Dugger, a coal truck driver in his district, and her family for the Clean Beautiful Coal event on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at the White House in Washington, D.C.

"I was honored to join President Trump for this event recognizing the importance of the coal industry and the hard work of the men and women who are committed to powering our nation's infrastructure," Borders said. "Kayla represented Southern Indiana well and I'm proud of her work and those at Bear Run Mine and other mines in Southwest Indiana."

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 9, 2026) – State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently introduced legislation to ensure that the gender listed on an individual's birth certificate may not be changed.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 5, 2026) – State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) said Hoosier students who are interested in learning more about state government are invited to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 5, 2026) – Vigo County lawmakers said Hoosier students who are interested in learning more about state government are invited to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 2, 2026) – State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) said Hoosier students who are interested in learning more about state government are invited to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 11, 2025) – Local communities received over $4.6 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 11, 2025) – Local communities received over $1.6 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Vigo County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 4, 2025) – Indiana high school seniors and college students planning to pursue a career in teaching can now apply for a Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 4, 2025) – Indiana high school seniors and college students planning to pursue a career in teaching can now apply for a Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to Vigo County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 3, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 26, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 25, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to Vigo County legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 23, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 22, 2025) – Area lawmakers are urging local communities to apply for the next round of funding from the Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program, which helps communities finance infrastructure projects to support residential housing development.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 18, 2025) – Knox County schools recently received more than $271,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 15, 2025) – Daviess County schools recently received more than $153,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 12, 2025) – Greene County schools received more than $364,900 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 12, 2025) – Sullivan County schools received more than $231,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 12, 2025) – Vigo County schools recently received more than $166,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 4, 2025) – State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently attended the White House State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference was an opportunity for Indiana's elected officials and White House officials to foster collaboration and discuss the top issues affecting Hoosiers.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 4, 2025) – State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 2, 2025) – State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently attended the White House State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference was an opportunity for Indiana's elected officials and White House officials to foster collaboration and discuss the top issues affecting Hoosiers.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2025) – State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2025) – State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) is commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2025) – Vigo County lawmakers are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, local lawmakers are highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer.

STATEHOUSE (July 22, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) is highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer.

STATEHOUSE (July 17, 2025) – State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees, which will meet throughout the summer and fall to explore policy issues and work to identify solutions.

STATEHOUSE (July 16, 2025) – State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently received appointments to serve as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and the Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance.

STATEHOUSE (July 7, 2025) – Vigo County students preparing to become teachers are among this year's recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (July 2, 2025) – Local students Mallory Snow from Shakamak Jr-Sr High School and Molly Ranard of Sullivan High School are among this year's recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (July 2, 2025) – Local students preparing to become teachers are among this year's recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (May 9, 2025) – The 2025 legislative session ended with passage of the state's next two-year budget as well as tax relief and other key priorities for Hoosiers, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper).

STATEHOUSE (May 7, 2025) – The 2025 legislative session ended with passage of the state's next two-year budget as well as tax relief and other key priorities for Hoosiers, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka).

STATEHOUSE (May 6, 2025) – The 2025 legislative session ended with passage of the state's next two-year budget as well as tax relief and other key priorities for Hoosiers, according to Vigo County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (May 6, 2025) – The 2025 legislative session ended with passage of the state's next two-year budget as well as tax relief and other key priorities for Hoosiers, said State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (April 28, 2025) – Legislation co-authored by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) to keep a balance between building new energy generation sources and overbuilding at the expense of ratepayers, a priority for Indiana House Republicans, heads to the governor's desk to be signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 17, 2025) – State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) supported Senate Enrolled Act 1, advancing a robust package of property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners and long-term reforms. SEA 1 has now been signed into law.

STATEHOUSE (April 3, 2025) – Knox County native Kyla Wolfe is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and his fellow members of the Indiana House of Representatives during the 2025 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $1.6 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka).

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $1.3 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper).

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded Newberry $102,000 in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $1.7 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded Vigo County $749,799 in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Vigo County legislators.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2025) – Applications are open for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2025) - Applications are open for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 23, 2024) – With the next legislative session quickly approaching, State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) encourages Hoosiers to take his online survey and offer feedback on important issues.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 23, 2024) – With the next legislative session quickly approaching, local lawmakers encourage Hoosiers to take their online surveys and offer feedback on important issues.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2024) – Vigo County lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2024) – State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently received appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2024) – State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) said Daviess County will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of $1.5 million in recently released state funding.

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – Local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 30, 2024) – Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 29, 2024) – Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by local lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 28, 2024) – Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, thanks to legislation supported by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 22, 2024) – The Oct. 31 deadline to apply for an Indiana House Republican internship during the 2025 legislative session is fast approaching, according to area lawmakers. 

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 18, 2024) – The Oct. 31 deadline to apply for an Indiana House Republican internship during the 2025 legislative session is fast approaching, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 8, 2024) – The Oct. 31 deadline to apply for an Indiana House Republican internship during the 2025 legislative session is fast approaching, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2024) – Area legislators encourage Hoosiers to take advantage of a new state website to compare health care prices and quality.

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2024) – State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) encourages Hoosiers to take advantage of a new state website to compare health care prices and quality.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 13, 2024) – Daviess County schools received more than $124,400 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 13, 2024) – Knox County schools received more than $179,800 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka).

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 12, 2024) – Vigo County schools recently received more than $120,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 12, 2024) – Greene County schools received more than $330,300 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville). 

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 12, 2024) – Sullivan County schools received more than $202,300 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville). 

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 22, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to area lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 22, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 22, 2024) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) – The Borgmeier Farm in Knox County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1904, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) – The Roudebush Farm in Greene County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1918, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) – The Shields Farm in Sullivan County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1894, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) – The Chickadaunce Farm in Vigo County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1913, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute).

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 13, 2024) – State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) encourages families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 13, 2024) – Vigo County lawmakers encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 6, 2024) – State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 6, 2024) – State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Patoka) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.

STATEHOUSE (June 26, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (June 26, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1.

STATEHOUSE (June 26, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1.

STATEHOUSE (June 25, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1.

State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) encourages high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.

State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.

Vigo County lawmakers encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.

A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka).

A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans, thanks to efforts supported by Vigo County lawmakers.

STATEHOUSE (April 19, 2024) – Vincennes University received a $4.6 million state funding boost Friday to move forward with an addition to the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy at Vincennes University, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

STATEHOUSE (April 19, 2024) – The Busseron Creek Conservation Project located in West Central Indiana received a $1.9 million state funding boost Friday to help purchase 4,650 acres of land, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

Vigo County can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost of $1.5 million in state funding supported by local legislators.

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Knox County can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to $1.5 million in state funding supported by State Reps. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

Sullivan County and local communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

Linton can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost of more than $300,000 in state funding, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) recently welcomed Sullivan High School students Lillie Jenkinson of Merom and Katherine Sarver of Terre Haute to the Statehouse, where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2024 legislative session.

The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill to extend health insurance coverage to Hoosiers living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and end-stage renal disease, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

"It's a relief and encouraging to see Indiana is one of the states responding to the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. We must secure our southern border to stem the tide of illicit drugs and illegal immigration flooding into our country, which will spill over into all other states, including Indiana. Our Hoosier guardsmen will represent us well, and I pray for a successful mission and their safe return home."

Legislation providing a 13th check to retired public employees is now one step closer to becoming law after the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously approved the measure, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka).

Legislation providing a 13th check to retired public employees is now one step closer to becoming law after the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously approved it, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

Legislation providing a 13th check to retired public employees is now one step closer to becoming law after the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously approved the measure, according to Vigo County lawmakers.

Vigo County lawmakers invite Hoosier students to sign up and experience a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 11, 2024) – State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper)  invite Hoosier students to sign up and experience a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session. 

Knox County lawmakers invite Hoosier students to sign up and experience a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) invites local students to spend a day at the Indiana Statehouse serving as a House page during the 2024 legislative session.

With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) released an online survey to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, Vigo County legislators released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

With Indiana's lawmakers set to return to the Statehouse on Jan. 8 for the start of the 2024 legislative session, State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) released online surveys to gather constituents' feedback on important issues.

Significant state funding is in route to Greene County communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

Significant state funding is in route to Sullivan County communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

Significant state funding is in route to Knox County communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka).

Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from Vigo County legislators in your coverage of the Indiana State Budget Committee formally approving $66 million to renovate and expand Indiana State University's Bailey College of Engineering and Technology. State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) voted in support of the funding for ISU during the 2023 legislative session as part of the new two-year state budget bill.

State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) encourage Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

Vigo County legislators encourage Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) encourages Hoosier voters to register or check their voting status by the Oct. 10 deadline.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) encourages local high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials outside the classroom to apply for the state's newly launched Career Scholarship Account program.

State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) encourage local high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials outside the classroom to apply for the state's newly launched Career Scholarship Account program.

State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) encourage local high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials outside the classroom to apply for the state's newly launched Career Scholarship Account program.

Local lawmakers encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials outside the classroom to apply for the state's newly launched Career Scholarship Account program.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 7, 2023) – Local lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 5, 2023) – Local lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 6, 2023) – Local lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

Note to the Press: Please include the following statements from Vigo County legislators in your coverage of ENTEK Lithium Battery Separators' groundbreaking ceremony in Terre Haute:

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) is seeking interns to join him at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

Local lawmakers are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

Daviess County farms owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years were recently honored with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to area legislators.

The Ball Farm in Greene County recently received Hoosier Homestead Centennial and Sesquicentennial awards for being in operation since 1845, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington).

Sullivan County farms owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years were recently honored with Hoosier Homestead awards, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington).

State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) recently received interim study committee appointments and will take a deep dive into issues facing Hoosiers as they prepare for the next legislative session in January.

Area legislators recently received interim study committee appointments and will take a deep dive into issues facing Hoosiers as they prepare for the next legislative session in January.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently received appointments to serve on key summer study committees.

New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by local lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

New state laws supporting Hoosiers and backed by State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) during the 2023 legislative session are now in effect.

Hoosier military members are set to receive much-needed tax relief thanks to a new law supported by State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka).

Hoosier military members are set to receive much-needed tax relief thanks to a new law supported by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

Hoosier military members are set to receive much-needed tax relief thanks to a new law supported by State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

Hoosier military members are set to receive much-needed tax relief thanks to a new law supported by local lawmakers.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2023 legislative session.

The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation supported by State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) that would expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state.

The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation supported by State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) that would expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state.

Vigo County legislators recently supported a bill to expand work-based learning opportunities in high schools around the state.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) invites local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.

State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) invite local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.

Vigo County lawmakers invite local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently received appointments to serve as a member of three key House committees.

State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

Area lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

Elnora recently received over $168,000 to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

Over $1.7 million is headed to Vigo County communities to accelerate local road and bridge improvements, according to area legislators.

Over $1.3 million is headed to Knox County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka).

Over $2.3 million is headed to Sullivan County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

Greene County will receive $1 million to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) encourage college students and recent graduates to apply for a paid Statehouse internship before the Oct. 31 deadline.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) encourages college students and recent graduates to apply for a paid Statehouse internship before the Oct. 31 deadline.

State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) encourage college students and recent graduates to apply for a paid Statehouse internship before the Oct. 31 deadline.

Vigo County legislators encourage college students and recent graduates to apply for a paid Statehouse internship before the Oct. 31 deadline.

Several Knox County schools recently received more than $183,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka).

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) said Dugger Union Community School Corp. and Southwest School Corp. in Sullivan County recently received more than $109,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program.

Local legislators said three schools in Vigo County recently received more than $154,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program.

State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) invite local college students and recent graduates of all majors to apply for a paid internship with Indiana House Republicans.

Vigo County legislators invite local college students and recent graduates of all majors to apply for a paid internship with Indiana House Republicans.

State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) invite local college students and recent graduates of all majors to apply for a paid internship with Indiana House Republicans.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) invites local college students and recent graduates of all majors to apply for a paid internship with Indiana House Republicans.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently received an appointment to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) said he plans to support further protections for the unborn and expanded resources for pregnant women in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday.

“I've heard from so many across the community who are feeling the sting of paying more for everyday needs. Providing another automatic taxpayer refund is a quick and efficient way to help Hoosiers offset some of these increasing costs."

“I've heard from so many across the community who are feeling the sting of paying more for everyday needs. Providing another automatic taxpayer refund is a quick and efficient way to help Hoosiers offset some of these increasing costs," said State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

“While we've long prioritized keeping taxes low, Hoosiers' pocketbooks continue to get hit by soaring costs caused by the failed leadership in Washington, D.C. Now is the time for additional tax relief as we work our way out of this inflationary pressure," said State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee.

“I look forward to joining House lawmakers soon to return more money to the hardworking Hoosiers who earned it. It's the right move at a time when we're experiencing the worst inflation in decades," said State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

STATEHOUSE (May 24, 2022) – "This law simply ensures there's a level playing field for K-12 girls' sports in Indiana. Athletes work hard to earn playing time, starting positions and scholarships, and girls deserve equal opportunities to compete and win," said State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), co-author of House Enrolled Act 1041.

"I've heard from so many parents who are concerned about maintaining fair competition in girls' sports. That's why I voted to override this veto and protect our female athletes," said State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).

"There's an obvious difference in the physiological makeup of males and females, and we need to continue recognizing that in Hoosier K-12 sports. It's vitally important we continue to defend the integrity of girls' sports," said State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

"There's an obvious difference in the physiological makeup of males and females, and we need to continue recognizing that in Hoosier K-12 sports. It's vitally important we continue to defend the integrity of girls' sports," said State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

National Nurses Week is May 6-12, and State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) supported a new law to help Indiana's health care heroes and alleviate the nursing shortage.

National Nurses Week is May 6-12, and Vigo County lawmakers supported a new law to help Indiana's health care heroes and alleviate the nursing shortage.

A letter recently sent to the governor includes the name of State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville), who is urging him to call a special session if the U.S. Supreme Court completely or partially overturns Roe v. Wade.

A letter recently sent to the governor includes the names of local lawmakers who are urging him to call a special session if the U.S. Supreme Court completely or partially overturns Roe v. Wade.

A letter recently sent to the governor includes the names of Greene County lawmakers who are urging him to call a special session if the U.S. Supreme Court completely or partially overturns Roe v. Wade.

A letter recently sent to the governor includes the names of local lawmakers who are urging him to call a special session if the U.S. Supreme Court completely or partially overturns Roe v. Wade.

A $1 billion tax-relief package supported by State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) is now law.

A $1 billion tax-relief package supported by Daviess County lawmakers is now law.

The governor recently signed into law a $1 billion tax-relief package, the largest tax cut in the state's history, that was co-authored by State Reps. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomfield) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) recently voted in support of passing the largest tax cut in the state's history, sending the $1 billion tax-relief package to the governor where it could soon become law.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program.

Vigo County lawmakers provided the following statements after House and Senate lawmakers passed House Enrolled Act 1002 on Tuesday providing tax relief to hardworking Hoosiers.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) (left) welcomes Dr. Doug Cassel (right), pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Linton, to the House Chamber Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at the Indiana Statehouse. Cassel was invited to the Statehouse to lead the House's invocation as "Pastor of the Day" by Borders. House members invite religious leaders from their communities to start legislative proceedings with a prayer before the opening of each session day.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) said he is looking forward to local communities tackling health challenges like diabetes and obesity through a new state grant he helped create.

Vigo County lawmakers are looking forward to local communities tackling health challenges like diabetes and obesity through a new state grant.

In the first half of the 2022 legislative session, State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) voted to advance several key priorities, including a sweeping tax-cut package to help hardworking Hoosiers and businesses.

In the first half of the 2022 legislative session, Greene County lawmakers voted to advance several key priorities, including a sweeping tax-cut package to help hardworking Hoosiers and businesses.

In the first half of the 2022 legislative session, area lawmakers voted to advance several key priorities, including a sweeping tax-cut package to help hardworking Hoosiers and businesses.

Indiana House Republicans recently advanced a responsible and sweeping tax cut package that could put over $1.3 billion back in Hoosiers' pockets, according to State Reps. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomfield) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) who supported the legislation.

Indiana House Republicans recently advanced a responsible and sweeping tax cut package that could put over $1.3 billion back in Hoosiers' pockets, according to State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville), who supported the legislation.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) invites constituents to complete the 2022 issue survey to provide feedback ahead of the legislative session starting Jan. 4.

State Reps. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomfield) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) invite constituents to complete the 2022 issue survey to provide feedback ahead of the legislative session starting Jan. 4.

Local House Republican lawmakers invite constituents to complete the 2022 issue survey to provide feedback ahead of the legislative session starting Jan. 4.

State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) performs a concert as Elvis Presley for the Greene County CASA Program on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at the Greene County Courthouse in Bloomfield. Pictured with Borders are (from left) Greene County CASA Program Director Amber Spicer, Voice for Kids Treasurer and CASA Board Member JeanAnne Sanders, and Voices for Kids President and CASA Board Member Maybell McCafferty. Volunteers can serve as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Greene County children who have been abused or neglected and need a safe, permanent home. Visit Greene County's government website at co.greene.in.us and navigate to the CASA webpage under the government tab, or call 812-384-2036 for more information.

Communities across all 17 regions in Indiana will receive $500 million as part of a new, innovative state grant aimed at increasing quality of life and attracting top talent, according to State Reps. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomfield) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).